Total land size in acres
100 acres inside the Town of Redwater, Alberta.
Wooded Area
Yes - 35 acres of wooded area, 55 acres of wild herbs & grasses, 5 waterbodies & stream, 5 Homestead area
Expansion potential (acres)
Yes - Another 33 acres are also available
State of the surface of the cultivable area
The land is very rich with fertile soil
Description and historical use of land available for farming
55 acres of the land has been cultivated over the years with last crop grown in 2010.
Road Access
Yes - Two road accesses are available to the property - from 44 st and 58 st
Electricity
Yes - Available
Cell Service
Yes - Excellent signal
Long-term goal or vision for land
To start off by growing organic medicinal plants and slowly increase its production. Set up on farm & store in Edmonton to sell products. Hold Educational workshops.
Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
Yes - Abandoned oil wells & CN Rail through property ( 100 acres and 33 acres parcels)
Current residents living on property
Yes - Owners stay on the property and will be actively involved in the Farm
Availability of farm buildings
Yes - Workshop 30 ft x 40 ft and some other older sheds.
Land is fenced
Yes - The complete 133 acres are fenced. Maintenance maybe required at some places
Availability of farm machinery and tools
Yes - JD 445 tractor, rototiller, mower, blade, JD 316 tractor & rototiller, Toro mower
Water source
- Well -
- Pond/lake -
- Other -
Water rights to these sources
Yes - Well and Ponds
On-site housing
No - RV / Tiny house on wheels can be located on site. To be discussed.
Restricted access of visitors
Yes - All visitors by invitation only, unless involved with business
Types of production you are open to
- Seed -
- Orchard/Fruit -
- Flower -
- Greenhouse -
- Mushroom -
- Nursery -
- Other -
Agronomic potential
Excellent
Soil details
- General fertility (nutrients) -
Preferred arrangement
- MOU -
- Business Partnership -
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
Yes - Will mentor in business, sales, marketing etc. Expect to learn about medicinal plants, agro-forestry from partner(s)
Do you require references from the farmer(s)?
Yes - Two from farmers and two personal
Agreement duration
Initial 3 months trial, extended in 3 months increments till ability is proven.
